President Trump's announcement to invest heavily in next-generation fighter jets signals a clear intent to counter China's influence in Asia. However, significant cuts to key organizations like Radio Free Asia and the Office of Net Assessment raise concerns about America's capacity to effectively combat China's narratives and anticipate future military challenges. These budget cuts lack transparency regarding their implications on U.S. strategic capabilities, leaving uncertainties around how critical functions in government communication and military analysis will be maintained amidst a crucial geopolitical struggle.
As the Department of Government Efficiency roars through agencies across government, its targets have included some organizations that Beijing worried about most.
The Pentagon's Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth eliminated the Office of Net Assessment, an internal think-tank that tried to think ahead about future challenges.
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